Remote Lead Geoscientist - Subsurface Exploration & Strategy

Placements24

Mtubatuba Local Municipality

Remote

ZAR 1,500,000 - 2,700,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Health & retirement benefits

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Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Geoscientist to lead subsurface exploration initiatives in a fully remote role. You will guide seismic interpretation, build integrated subsurface models, and mentor a multidisciplinary team.

The role requires 12+ years in oil and gas, advanced degrees, and strong communication. You will collaborate with engineers and asset teams, stay abreast of geoscience advancements, and influence exploration strategy.

Qualifications

Minimum 12 years in oil and gas exploration.
Experience in seismic interpretation and prospect generation.
Proven leadership of multidisciplinary geoscience teams.
Strong communication and collaboration in remote settings.

Responsibilities

Lead geological and geophysical interpretation of seismic data to identify reservoirs.
Develop integrated subsurface models using logs, core data, seismic attributes, and production history.
Mentor and manage a team of geoscientists; foster collaboration.
Oversee exploration and appraisal drilling campaigns.
Conduct prospect risk assessment and quantitative evaluations.
Collaborate with reservoir engineers, petrophysicists, and asset teams.
Stay updated on geoscience technologies and advocate adoption.
Present findings to senior management and external stakeholders.
Contribute to exploration strategy and portfolio management.